Child minder Courses

Paediatric First Aid and Common Core Skills are two of our most popular sessions! Click this hotlink if you want to go straight to Common Core Skills, read below about 12 hr Paediatric First Aid:

This accredited full paediatric first aid course suitable for both the Ofsted Compulsory and Voluntary registers is taught by blended learning. Learners are each given their own unique login code to access 6 hours interactive paediatric first aid training. Log in is available 24/7 when it’s most convenient for learners to do the course which minimises disruption if you are working during the day. The E-Learning segment can be easily accessed from computers, laptops and tablets. Students can choose to complete this module in one go or by logging in and out as they complete each segment.

When learners have completed this module they will attend a one-day practical session on one of our classroom dates in our Holborn Training room (a short walk from the tube station). Rest assured that by choosing Riverside Cares to deliver your training, you will always be taught by a highly experienced trainer whose aim is to ensure you know what to do should a medical accident or emergency occur.

You must complete your ELearning prior to your classroom day. If you are not sure which classroom date you require, you may complete your ELearning module first and then book your classroom date. Please contact us for more information.

Whilst this session is new, Riverside Cares has been delivering training and have been early years recruitment specialists since 1989.

The course:

QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RFQ)

1-day training in your setting (6 hrs or 2x 3 hrs) preceded by completing a self-guided E-Learning module accessible via the internet with special log-in and full support supplied by Riverside Cares

Teaching dates available throughout the year

This course complies with both the Ofsted voluntary and compulsory registration requirements

Fully certificated for 3 years

Suitable for early years settings, child-minders, creches, schools and anyone who wishes to equip themselves with this vital knowledge

Idea course for staff undertaking the responsibilities associated with being a First Aider in an early years setting.

Excellent choice for Early Years practitioners who require a Paediatric First Aid qualification which meets the requirements of the EYFS.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment, for example providing CPR to a casualty on the floor

Department of Education legislation requires all newly qualified level two and three childcarers in Early Years settings to have either an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate. Riverside Cares offers both courses.

Early Years settings are legally required to have on site at all times at least one person with a valid full 12-hour paediatric first aid certificate the person needs to be available on site and when the setting accompanies children on trips.

Are you working in a homebased setting and want your professionalism recognised? Are you looking for a career in home-based childcare? Then this is the perfect course for you. A very managable 50 hour on-line course, which you can access 24/7 at a time and in a setting that suits you best. Key is that it recognises that you cannot go to classes during the day when you are working, therefore the classroom comes to you via your laptop or PC! Terrific value £195 plus £32 Cache registration.

FAQ’s

What will I need to do in order to pass?

Pass two units

Unit 1 provides learners with the knowledge required to work with children in a home based.Unit 2 prepares learners to set up a home based childcare business.

What can I work as with this qualification?

Registered child-minder

Child-minding assistant

Nanny

Au Pair

I am already working in a family home what benefit will I gain from this qualification?

This course is tailored to your working environment and allows you to gain a Level 3 qualification reflecting your skills and knowledge

It is a recognised course for child-minders who are setting up a home based childcare business

Should you wish to undertake this course as part of your personal continuous education, without certification, you will not need to pay the £32 registration/certification fee however you will not be able to note on your CV or elsewhere that you have gained a qualification but you will be able discuss your learning experience

What do I do next?

If you would like to train with Riverside Cares or simply learn more about this course our highly experienced team are here to help you please contact us. You can also directly purchase this course on line, don’t forget to add Cache registration as a separate item in your basket . We can guide you through registration and get you started! The beauty of this E-learning course is that it allows you to study at times and at a pace that works best for you.

Thursday 15 November 2018

10.45am to 12.00pm

Are you having to deal with challenging or difficult behaviour from your child or children you look after?

Let’s face it, every child has one of those moments when tempers flare which can quickly morph into them throwing, kicking or shouting. In the midst of it, you can feel quite helpless and having the tools to react appropriately can be invaluable. You can learn how to diffuse a situation and support a child to develop and gain the skills they need to regulate their behaviour.

We’ll be talking about effective strategies that you can use and how you feel when you are at the receiving end of the challenging behaviour, whether it is refusing to wear certain clothes or it is a full-blown tantrum. We’ll explore how you feel when the tantrum is in full flight and how you can help a child to regulate their behaviour.

This practical 75 minute, small group session looks at strategies you can adapt to promote positive behaviour in children aged one to eight years.

Are you trying to interpret the latest findings from Public Health England to ensure that you are not setting your child up for a life of obesity? Recent studies have shown the frightening level that sugar loaded and fat loaded snacks are informing children’s diets.

Finding the balance and finding a way to tweak a diet to make it healthier can sometimes take a very small number of steps. Join us for a small intimate session with friends, work colleagues or family to learn about children’s dietary needs and requirements and how you can help set your child up for a healthy approach to food in adulthood.

Sessions can be arranged for daytime, evening or at the weekend and can be delivered in a family home, community centre or setting, at a time, on a day and in a location of your choice.

A session can be for as little as four participants to a maximum of twelve. If you are a larger group no problem we can create a bespoke session. Our team frequently teaches nursery and school groups and we would be happy to work with your local Early Years setting too!

This accredited full paediatric first aid course suitable for both the Ofsted Compulsory and Voluntary registers is taught by blended learning. Learners are each given their own unique login code to access 6 hour interactive paediatric first aid training. Log in is available 24/7 when its most convenient for learners to do the course which minimises disruption in the day to day running of your setting. The E-Learning segment can be easily accessed from computers, laptops and tablets. Students can choose to complete this module in one go or by logging in and out as they complete each segment.

When learners have completed this module they will attend a one day practical session either in pre-arranged to be held in your setting on a convenient day, which can include at the weekends. Alternatively we can arrange for the learners to attend the practical session on one of our classroom dates in our Holborn Training room (a short walk from the tube station). If you elect to receive the practical session in your setting we will agree a convenient date with you in advance. Rest assured that by choosing Riverside Cares to deliver your training, you will always taught by a highly experienced trainer whose aim is to ensure you know what to do should a medical accident or emergency occur.

You must complete your ELearning prior to your classroom day. If you are not sure which classroom date you require, you may complete your ELearning module first and then book your classroom date. Please contact us for more information.

£375 for up to 12 (plus certificates £10.00 per person)

QNUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

1 day training in your setting (6 hrs or 2x 3 hrs) preceded by completing a self guided E-Learning module accessible via the internet with special log-in and full support supplied by Riverside Cares

Optional extra, Epi-Pen Training (price on application based on no. of attendees)

Teaching dates available throughout the year

This course complies with both the Ofsted voluntary and compulsory registration requirements

Fully certificated for 3 years

Suitable for early years settings, child-minders, creches, schools and anyone who wishes to equip themselves with this vital knowledge

Idea course for staff undertaking the responsibilities associated with being a First Aider in an early years setting.

Excellent choice for Early Years practitioners who require a paediatric First Aid qualification which meets the requirements of the EYFS.

Attendees will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment, for example providing CPR to a casualty on the floor

If a student in your group cannot attend on the training day we can also offer the ‘single student option’ at £68.00 per person

Department of Education legislation requires all newly qualified level two and three child carers to have either an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate. Riverside Cares offers both courses.

Early Years settings are legally required to have on site at all times at least one person with a valid full 12 hour paediatric first aid certificate the person needs to be available on site and when the setting accompanies children on trips.

This course is for groups of up to 8 students taught in our training room at Westferry

This vital course teaches what epilepsy is and the necessary skills required to look after a child with this condition. You will learn how to provide any additional day to day support which might be required, as well as learning how to respond in an emergency situation.

You will be taught about the different types of epilepsy.

Students will learn how to understand the impact they each can have on individual children and how to ensure that children with epilepsy are included in all appropriate activities and how to carry out a risk assessment.

The course will explore the various medication programmes children may be prescribed and the impact these may have.

The theoretical components of administrating emergency medication will be covered during the training course.

Supporting Children With Epilepsy. 3-hour course £280 for up to 20 staff

Launch Price Autumn 2018

This vital course teaches what epilepsy is and the necessary skills required to look after a child with this condition. You will learn how to provide any additional day to day support which might be required, as well as learning how to respond in an emergency situation.

You will be taught about the different types of epilepsy and understand the impact they each can have on individual children.

The course will explore the various medication programmes children may be prescribed and the impact these may have.

The theoretical components of administrating emergency medication will be covered during the training course.

The course will be delivered in your setting on a mutually agreed date.

Additional travel expenses may apply outside of London postcodes

Small groups of up to 8 students can be taught in our training room at Westferry

Why This Course Matters

The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced the legal obligation that schools must provide appropriate care for children with medical conditions. Riverside Cares’ epilepsy training will ensure that staff will confidently understand the condition and have the appropriate knowledge to manage seizures. The training course is designed to support a School in fulfilling its responsibility to provide equality of access to learning and to ensure all children have the opportunity to be included in all school activities.

One in every 220 children will have a diagnosis of epilepsy. That’s an average of one child with epilepsy in every primary school, and 5 in every secondary school ( Epilepsy Action).

This accredited Paediatric First Aid course suitable for both the Ofsted Compulsory and Voluntary Registers is taught by blended learning. Learners are each given their own unique login code to access 6-hour interactive paediatric first aid training. Log in to the E-learning platform is available 24/7 when it’s most convenient for learners to do the course which minimises disruption in the day to day running of your setting. The E-Learning segment can be easily accessed from computers, laptops and tablets. Students can choose to complete this module in one go or by logging in and out as they complete each segment.

When learners have completed this module they will attend a one-day practical session, either on a pre-arranged date to be held in your setting, which can include at the weekends. Alternatively, we can arrange for the learners to attend the practical session on one of our classroom dates in our Holborn Training Room (a short walk from the tube station). If you elect to receive the practical session in your setting we will agree on a convenient date with you in advance. Rest assured that by choosing Riverside Cares to deliver your training, you will always be taught by a highly experienced trainer whose aim is to ensure you know what to do should a medical accident or emergency occur.

Course Details Managing Challenging Behaviour:

A practical interactive three-hour workshop giving attendees the tools to create or refresh strategies for managing challenging behaviour in your setting. The course focuses on strategies you can adopt to promote positive behaviour in children aged one to eight years. Taking a deep dive together with the trainer you will learn:

The basics of why a child may be acting out

How to spot the signs in advance

Develop strategies to confidently, consistently and effectively diffuse or manage a challenging situation

Understand how to create a behaviour plan for individual children

How to adapt your approach next time a situation occurs

Ways to avoid shouting and the cycle of escalating threats

The group will discuss how an incident impacts on the childcarer and how to manage stressful situations.

You will be expected to participate in group discussion, role play and analyse incidents

Led by one of Riverside Cares experts, you will have lots of opportunities to ask questions.

Mathematics involves providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems and how to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.

During the session we will explore ways educators can encourage children to learn about maths through planned and day to day activities.

This Two-Hour session has been designed for you to learn together with friends, family and child-carers who you may be leaving your child with. Led by one of Riverside Cares experts, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn in a session tailored to your groups requirements. Date and location are mutually agreed to give you the best possible experience.

£90.00 for up to 5 participants

£12.00 per person for 6-12 participants

All participants will get a £5 ‘Thank-You’ voucher to use towards another session.

Want to add another Riverside Cares Parenting Session to your event? Our bespoke sessions mean we can mix and match a selection of sessions of your choice mapped to your requirements.

Please contact us to book this course or use the Product Enquiry tab below.

Learn heuristic play with everyday objects. During the session you will learn how to make your own treasure basket using natural textiles and everyday objects, not a piece of boring plastic or manmade material in sight! This 75 minute session has been designed for you to learn together with friends, family and child-carers who you may be leaving your child with. Explore why they are so popular for extending baby’s and young children’s learning. Create a rich learning environment in which children learn about the world around them and begin to make choices. Led by one of Riverside Cares experts, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn in a session tailored to your groups requirements.

£65.00 for up to 5 participants

£10.00 per person for 6-12 participants

All participants will get a £5 ‘Thank-You’ voucher to use towards another session.

Want to add another Riverside Cares Parenting Session to your event? Our bespoke sessions mean we can mix and match a selection of sessions of your choice mapped to your requirements.

This course covers areas such as ‘the signs and symptoms of abuse, procedures to follow if you have concerns’. It meets all the recommendations for Welfare and Safeguarding made in the EYFS 2014. It’s suitable for you if you:

Work in the Early Years Sector

Are a Childminder

Work as a Midday Supervisor

Run or work in ‘Out of School’ groups

Are a Teacher

Work in a family home

Work as non teaching staff in a school

Assessment is carried out informally during the training.

£50.00 per person, per session

Contacts us for up and coming dates

We can also arrange a bespoke session for you and your friends, community or colleagues Contact us for details.

Creative ways to prepare your child for the outside world. How to encourage personal, social and emotional development. A small group session led by an expert in the Riverside Cares team.

This is part of a series of short sessions on wide ranging topics designed for parents, parents-to-be, partners, families and child carers, offered during the day, in the evening, at the weekend or after work.

This session can be delivered in a family home, community centre or setting, at a time, on a day and in a location of your choice.

The minimum booking for this bespoke session is for four participants and ideally for up to a maximum of twelve participants. We can teach larger groups, we’ll just need to work with you to make sure that we accomodate the needs of a wider audience. Our team frequently teaches nursery and school groups and we would be happy to work with your local Early Years setting too!

Please contact us to arrange a call.

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